Keeping our communities healthy

The Upstate Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of patient care, education, scientific research, and community health and well-being. Learn more about us...

1,200+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$14 Million

2024 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

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Upstate selected to host a new course for trauma nurses across the state
Course led by Emergency Nurses Association to train experienced trauma nurses in advanced care, with Upstate staff playing key roles in education and instruction.
Monday, October 13, 2025 2:29:00 AM

Upstate’s Caitlin Nye, PhD, honored with National Distinguished Emerging Nursing Scholar Award
Professor recognized nationally for innovative research on LGBTQ+ inclusivity and faculty development in nursing education.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 3:44:00 AM

Upstate to host groundbreaking Lupus 2025 symposium
Leading experts from various medical disciplines will gather on Oct. 17 and 18 to address the complexities of lupus, highlight emerging treatments and promote health equity in autoimmune care.
Thursday, October 9, 2025 3:05:00 AM

Interim chairs named for Anesthesiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fenghua Li, MD, and Maureen Burke, MD, tapped for interim posts.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:47:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Call In for Cancer
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – October: Speedway, Spirit of Children, Tops Friendly Markets, Valvoline

Power in Pink Yoga class
Saturday, October 11, 2025

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025

SU Charity Sports Auction
In-person: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Virtual: November 18-23, 2025